Overview

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History

In 1997, business students from the School of Management and graduate students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences founded the Yale Biotechnology Student Interest Group to encourage more discussion and interaction among Yale students from diverse disciplines who all shared a common interest in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

During these early years, the organization planned activities that brought students from various disciplines together and helped them learn more about fields relating to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals outside their areas of expertise.

As the organization matured, it started reaching out to the local and global communities and its growing alumni base in an effort to bring together everyone with an interest in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

Recently, the organization updated its name, mission, and vision to reflect its evolving role in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical community. It currently brings together over 1200 members and coordinates numerous activities aimed at promoting thoughtful discussion and constructive interaction in an effort to cultivate a well-educated and well-connected local and global community extending across the traditional specialties relating to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

The YBPS is managed by Yale students and post-doctoral fellows, with the help of an advisory board consisting of academic and industry leaders from the local community and beyond.

Membership Composition

The YBPS is composed of a diverse group of talented and ambitious individuals with expertise in fields including research and development, medicine, business, law, and education.

Downloadable Overview

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YBPS Alumni

To view a list of former YBPS leaders, please click here: YBPS Alumni.